School Programs

The City of Oceanside Water Utilities Department offers free educational programs and resources to schools in the Oceanside Unified School District service area. For more information about the programs, please contact (760) 435-5800 or email  greenoceanside@oceansideca.org

SPLASH LAB (Grades 4-6)
The Splash Lab is a completely self-contained mobile lab that provides students with hands-on science experience. It is truly a field trip that comes to your school. There is a limitation in reservations, contact the San Diego County Office of Education at (619) 491-3180 for more information.

For more information on this program, please visit Splash Science Mobile Lab.

Free K-5 Education Online

The City of Oceanside partnered with the San Diego County Water Authority to develop educational videos on water quality and water resources for children while school assembly programs are suspended. The video episodes cover hand-washing safety, water treatment, conservation, the water cycle, and more in an engaging dialogue with kid-friendly mascot Puey the Pig. 

View Education Videos on YouTube

North County Water Agencies Annual Water Awareness Poster Contest

The Water Awareness Poster Contest is an annual competition amongst fourth grade students in each of the North County water agencies’ service areas, designed to promote an understanding and appreciation for conserving water and using it more efficiently. The contest takes place in the spring, and artwork from three students from each school district is featured in the North County Water Agency Calendar each year. 

Would you like a calendar? Email greenoceanside@oceansideca.org to receive a copy!

2020 Water Awareness Poster Contest Winners: 

Congratulations to Jeremiah Martinez of Ivy Ranch Middle School for winning the 2020 contest! Second and third place go to Evelyn Boren and Lauren Troupe, respectively, students from McAuliffe Elementary School. The artwork of these three students will represent the City of Oceanside in the 2021 North County Water Agency Calendar.

2019 Water Awareness Poster Contest Winners:

 
 

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